They Even Stole the Son's Train Set!

Have you ever watched It Takes a Thief? It is addictive! Last week, we were watching one guy who had invested thousands and thousands of dollars to make his home safe from thieves. He called himself a guru and had video cameras set up all over the house. He wrote in to the show and challenged them to try to rob him (Can you believe that people make this challenge?!). They accepted the challenge, and they won. I felt so bad for that man. He had invested so much of his time and effort, only to be shown that he should've used a professional service.
How'd they do it, you ask? Well, they hired an actress to pretend she was a pregnant lady who was new to the neighborhood. Being nice people, they invited the lady in (even invited her over for dinner). They used her to figure out the inner workings of the house. Then, the thieves broke in and stole EVERYTHING, even a professional massage table! They literally backed up a moving truck to the door and cleaned them out.
He should have used a professional, such as Orlando Home Security System because their downfall ended up being the equipment. Even though it was set up with motion sensors, they didn't work properly. The thieves even ended up stealing the security equipment! He said he learned his lesson, though.
I don't think I would want to be a part of the show. The people got their stuff back, but then they had to help the people put everything back. Plus, they knew that someone was at their house, snooping around and getting into everything. They said it made them feel violated, especially because they went through the kids' room and stole stuff. The parents said they didn't know how to explain to the kids what happened without scaring them.
It makes you think about how safe your home is, doesn't it?

Which One Would You Want?

Since it is the new year, it is time for the new years resolutions, right? Well, I've never really been one for making them or keeping them. I can't even make a list for a day and stick to it. Anyway, I was looking at bikes because I think it would be good to be more fit. Who knows-maybe I could start biking to work...
While looking on the internet at different bikes (because THAT is good exercise), I found beach cruisers. It kind of sounds like it'd be a buggy or something; since it is already noon on New Years Day, it is way too late to start new resolutions like being fit, right? So maybe I could drive around in a buggy instead! But I looked it up on Wikipedia. As far as I can tell, it is an old-fashioned bike. Wikipedia says that it is only one speed with break pedals rather than hand breaks, but beach bicycles also has multi-speed bikes.
They have a place where you can pick your own color (for future bikes-kind of like a suggestion to the manufacturer).
I like girly colors, so this is the one I picked. I love the pink in the rims! So cute. AND it is on sale. I love a bargain!

XYZ Womens Blue Bike
Originally uploaded by mari_ickes.

Can't you just see me riding around chasing Josh on his vespa?

Coupons!

Okay-you know that I am a sucker for a good deal, right? (Well, I am.) I love "cheating" the system and saving money. It isn't really cheating. It is legal and everything. Anyway, there is a website that has a list of coupon codes so you can get a discount on stuff. I love discounts!
Josh and I use restaurant.com all the time! When they are having a good discount (like 70% off --right now!!), you can save sooo much money. We spent $3 at restaurant.com and got $25 worth of food at the local Mexican restaurant. You have to pay attention to the "rules" for each restaurant. Ours was easy-just make sure you tip the server 20% of original total and get two drinks (hello-margaritas!). I don't think that they had to be alcoholic, but anything for the rules, right?! Even without the coupon, you can get $25 for $10, not bad, but not as great as with the coupon!!
The coupon codes website also has discounts for lots and lots of different stores: Best Buy, Target, The Container Store, Best Deal Magazines, etc...

Happy Shopping!

Look What I Found!

Since today was such a boring day at work (who wouldn't want to be at the dentist's office during the Christmas season? It makes no since!), I had lots of time to explore-

I found an avatar that you can send to your cell phone or myspace (or both). It is totally customizable and really easy. I sent it to my myspace account, but I never use it, so that isn't as exciting as it could be...
But, then I sent it to my phone. Very cool. It looks kind of like me, which is you know, cute, and I picked from the list of pre-recorded voices. The one I picked has an Australian accent, which is cool. It is a bad accent, which isn't as cool, but kind of fun to make fun of! You can make up your own phrases and record stuff from your phone too, but I wasn't feeling all that creative, so I didn't!!
Go check it out at U-DOO.com!

So, when trying to spend time avoiding work, U-DOO.com works for me!!
For more WORKS FOR ME WEDNESDAY ideas, check out Shannon's blog.

Udo sponsors this post and my crazy ringtone fun!!